Irish actor Jason O'Mara is set to portray the first U.S. president, George Washington, in the mini-series Sons Of Liberty. The Resident Evil: Extinction star will join the previously announced cast, which includes Ben Barnes, Ryan Eggold and Dean Norris, in the six-part show, which will chronicle the beginnings of the Unites States of America, according to TheWrap.com.
Filmmaker Kari Skogland will direct the mini-series.